College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Biological Sciences Building, Room 132

NAU, PO Box 5621, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5621

928-523-2408 (fax 928-523-0516)  

http://www.cefns.nau.edu/

Interim Dean

Barry L. Lutz

Undergraduate and Graduate Information

We offer academic plans in the following subject areas within NAU’s College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences:  

• biological sciences

• chemistry

• civil engineering

• computer science

• construction management

• electrical engineering

• environmental engineering

• environmental sciences

• forestry

• international engineering and natural science

• mathematics and statistics

• mechanical engineering

• physics and astronomy

• geology

• quaternary sciences

Our major plans integrate educational experiences in mathematics, the humanities, the sciences, and engineering or construction sciences. We designed these plans to develop your professional and technical competence so you can serve as a leader in your profession and in society and to prepare you for lifelong learning including graduate study.  

The NAUTeach program prepares secondary science and mathematics teachers for certification to teach in grades 7 through 12.  Students pursuing this degree will earn a major in their content area and will be eligible for secondary certification in Arizona. The following degrees are included in this program:

• B.S.Ed. in Biology Secondary Education (Extended major)

• B.S.Ed. in Chemistry Secondary Education (Extended major)

• B.S.Ed. in Earth Science Secondary Education (Extended major)

• B.S.Ed. in General Science Secondary Education (Extended major)

• B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Secondary Education

• B.S.Ed. in Physics Secondary Education (Extended major)

You must have an academic advisor in your major department. In addition, you must meet with an advisor in the NAUTeach program for the teacher-preparation portion of your plan.

Click here for more information about the NAUTeach Program: NAUTeach.nau.edu

Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation Secondary Education

NAUTeach Program Admission:

In order to take NAUTeach courses beyond TSM 300, you must be admitted to the NAUTeach Program. Program acceptance is required before enrolling in TSM 350.  Admission requirements are as follows:

• Completion of TSM 101 and 102 with a grade of C or better.

• Enrollment in TSM 300 Knowing and Learning.

• Copy of fingerprint clearance card.

• Completion of 30 units of coursework which includes:

• a grade of at least B for the English foundation requirement (ENG 105 or equivalent). If you don’t receive a 3.0, you may complete an additional English writing course, at the 200 level or above, with at least a B, to meet this requirement.

• a grade of at least C for the Mathematics foundation requirement (MAT 125 or 125H, 136 or 136H, or equivalent)

• completion of at least three units of content major work.

• A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all content major course work.

• A declared science or mathematics B.S.Ed. major.

• Completion of the NAUTeach program application form.

Admission to Apprentice Teaching:

In order to apply for apprentice teaching, you must meet the following requirements:

• Complete and submit the NAUTeach Apprentice Teaching Application.

• Provide evidence that all degree courses will be completed by the time you enroll in TSM 495C and 496C.

• Have a cumulative 2.5 grade point average in all NAU coursework.

• Receive an acceptable evaluation of your initial portfolio.

• Take the appropriate AEPA Subject Knowledge test (Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, or Physics). Recommended during 6th term. Earth Science majors need to earn a grade of C or better in GLG 445C instead of attempting the AEPA. (Note: Many science majors may earn a second endorsement by passing the General Science AEPA exam.)

Apprentice Teaching:

The Apprentice Teaching field experience (TSM 495C) and Seminar (TSM 496C) meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (13 units). To participate in these courses you must:

• Be admitted to Apprentice Teaching.

• Complete all TSM courses (except TSM 495C and 496C) with a grade of C or better.

• Successfully complete all signature assessments in TSM 350, 404, and 450.  Mathematics B.S.Ed. students must also pass signature assessments in MAT 401 and 402.

Completion of Program:

In order to graduate from the NAUTeach program, you must pass TSM 495C, receive a grade of C or better in TSM 496C (based on the successful completion of all signature assessments), and have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all NAU coursework.

Certifying to Teach in Arizona:  

In order to gain certification in Arizona to teach mathematics or science, you must meet the following:

• Evidence that you have satisfied the Arizona and Federal Constitution proficiency requirement through special test OR completion of POS 220 OR completion of POS 110 and 241.

• You must pass both the AEPA Secondary Professional Knowledge test and the Subject Knowledge test (Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, or Physics).  Earth Science majors meet this requirement through earning a grade of C or better in GLG 445C).

Click here for more information on our undergraduate NAUTeach TSM courses and CSTL Faculty.